Sydney to Phoenix Time Difference
🇦🇺 Sydney is currently 18 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Phoenix. This difference varies between 18h and 17h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-18h
Business overlap
3h
Distance
12,548 km
Approx. flight
14.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Sydney to Phoenix
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 🇺🇸 Phoenix | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while Phoenix does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 18 hours behind and 17 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Sydney is 18 hours behind relative to Phoenix.
Min difference
18h
Max difference
17h
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between Sydney and Phoenix (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Sydney
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇺🇸 Phoenix
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Phoenix?
The time difference between Sydney and Phoenix is currently 18 hours behind. Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Phoenix uses MST (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 18 hours behind to 17 hours behind.
When it's noon in Sydney, what time is it in Phoenix?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sydney, it is 6:00 PM in Phoenix. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Phoenix change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 18 hours behind and 17 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sydney and Phoenix?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Sydney (which is 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Phoenix). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Sydney ahead or behind Phoenix?
Sydney is currently 18 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently using GMT+11 (UTC+11). Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Sydney in Phoenix?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sydney, it is 6:00 AM in Phoenix.